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Hongyuan Airport - Airport Information
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About Hongyuan Airport
Overview
Hongyuan Airport serves the Ngawa region in western China, situated at a high-altitude elevation of 11,600 feet mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the mountainous Sichuan province, supporting regional transportation needs in a challenging terrain environment.
Flying Conditions
The airport's extreme elevation of 11,600 feet presents significant performance considerations for aircraft, requiring careful weight and density altitude calculations. High-altitude airports like Hongyuan typically experience significant temperature variations and potential rapid weather changes, which demand heightened pilot situational awareness.
Notable Features
The single runway 16/34 measures 11,811 feet in length, constructed of concrete (CON), which provides substantial operational flexibility for aircraft in this mountainous region. Its geographic coordinates at 32.531540, 102.352240 indicate a location within the complex topographical landscape of western Sichuan, surrounded by significant elevation changes.
Approach Considerations
Runway 16/34's considerable length helps mitigate some high-altitude performance challenges, offering pilots additional runway distance for takeoff and landing. Given the airport's elevation and terrain, pilots should anticipate potential wind shear, turbulence, and reduced aircraft performance compared to lower-altitude airfields.
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